Suleiman Ali Nashnush

Suleiman Ali Nashnush
Born 1943
Tripoli, Libya
Died February 25, 1991(1991-02-25) (aged 47–48)
Height 8 ft 0.4 in (2.449 m)

Suleiman Ali Nashnush (1943 February 25, 1991) was one of seventeen individuals in medical history to reach or surpass eight feet in height. He was a Libyan basketball player and actor. In 1960, he successfully underwent surgery to correct his abnormal growth. He was one of the tallest basketball players ever at 8'0½" (245 cm) though when he played basketball he was closer to 7'10" (239 cm) and played for Libya.

Nashnush also had a small role in Federico Fellini's film Fellini Satyricon where he played the role of Tryphaena's attendant.[1][2] He died on February 25, 1991.

See also

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Preceded by
Alexander Sizonenko
Tallest Recognized Person
1991
Succeeded by
Alam Channa

References

  1. "Suleiman Ali Nashnush Filmography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
  2. "Suleiman Ali Nashnush at". Hollywood.com. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-09-21.

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